Heating mat for tarantulas

[spidergirlasf]

Hello,

I am wondering about the use of heating pads outside the terrarium for 1/2" slings that are in cups within the terrarium. Is this safe? The house is usually at about 64-70 degrees.

Thanks!

 

[BoyFromLA]

I would rather recommend to use a space heater instead.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

You'll need to use a thermostat to control the temperature but that should be absolutely fine.

 

[Tenebrarius]

simpler just to not even bother with one. you can do it but there is instruction and proper methods...just use a normal space heater, much simpler.

DO NOT USE LAMPS.

 

[spidergirlasf]

Okay, thank you so much!

 

[Teal]

Your normal room temps are totally fine. But if you want to make a heated microclimate, just use a thermostat like previously noted.

 

[Introvertebrate]

Funny. None of the heat mat instructions I’ve been through say a word about thermostats.

 

[jrh3]

Funny. None of the heat mat instructions I’ve been through say a word about thermostats.

This is the reason why people experience melted critter keepers, and possibly burning or cooking your pet. the heat mats DO NOT regulate temps without a controller and heat mats can get over 100F. Everything that generates heat through thermal resistance needs to be regulated, its just safe practice.

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Funny. None of the heat mat instructions I’ve been through say a word about thermostats.

https://www.pro-rep.co.uk/wp-conten...-heat-mat-strip-instruction-manual-a5-sml.pdf

 

[The Grym Reaper]

Tbh, regulating/monitoring/ensuring proper placement of any heat source that you're going to use with your animals should be "common sense".

I guess this is why we don't have such a phobia of the things in the UK/Europe.

 

[viper69]

Ive found I can heat mine up faster with a microwave.